Happy Birthday Elvis
Sept. 9, 1956, this young man set the world on fire with his appearance on the Ed Sullivan show. Gyrating hips and moves that were deemed too sexual in nature for many people, but his voice and his determination set him on the track to become the King of Rock and Roll. Elvis Presley, a young man born in Tupelo, Mississippi was like nothing anyone had seen in the music business.
Today, Elvis would be 91 years old today. That is hard to imagine just how life would be for him if he was still alive. However, on August 16,1977 the world stopped as news of his death at home soared across the world. Mourners quickly gathered at the gates of Graceland in Memphis, Tennessee to celebrate his life and career. How could Elvis be dead?
Born to Gladys and Vernon Presley in 1935, along with a twin brother that was still born at birth, he grew a special bond with his parents, but especially his mother. Attending an Assembly of God church as a child was the inspiration of where his musical roots began. His parents were poor and often relied on government assistance as well as family for help. Vernon lost their home due to going to jail for writing a bad check.
Gladys found a way to buy Elvis a guitar, and I guess you could say the rest is history. Elvis was a very shy young man, and even after he had many number one hits, he still struggled with stage fright at every performance.
And wat a shock that his granddaughter recently died at such a young age.
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